In adapting Chris Van Allsburg's beloved, 1986 Caldecott Medal winning children's Christmas fable, director Robert Zemeckis fused the technologies of live-action motion capture and CGI to an unprecedented degree, producing a visual sensibility that perfectly embodies the netherworld between fantasy and reality that made the book so inviting. Musically, Zemeckis has shrewdly teamed longtime collaborator Alan Silvestri with hit tunesmith Glen Ballard for the original half his soundtrack, then given the rest over to a star-packed tribute to pop Christmas past that includes such timeless chestnuts as Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland" by the Andrew Sisters and Perry Como's "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas." But the Silvestri/Ballard originals here are the main event, from Tom Hanks' vigorous vocal mugging on the title track and "Hot Chocolate" through the innocent charm of "When Christmas Comes to Town" and the over-the-top, jumpin' jive of Steven Tyler's "Rockin' On Top of the World." Josh Groban's "Believe" overdoes the treacle, but Silvestri's rich choral workouts and underscore suite are grand Hollywood-scaled tributes to the spirit of the season. Also available in a deluxe, illustrated children's book format gift edition that includes an actual encased jingle bell embedded in the cover. --Jerry McCulley
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A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
A great soundtrack to a great movie
Rating
February 21, 2005
If you loved the movie, then here is the soundtrack that runs for 46 minutes including a 6 minute long song with just music played. On this cd has some new Christmas songs and older Christmas songs perfomed by Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, which includes some of the singers performing together on a couple of the songs, and then we have some orginal songs through in sung by Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, and a duet between Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore. The teack numbers are
1. The Polar Express -- Tom Hanks
2. When Christmas Comes To Town -- Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore
3. Rockin' On Top of the World -- Steven Tyler
4. Believe -- Josh Groban
5. Hot Chocolate -- Tom Hanks
6. Spirit of the Season -- Alan Silvestri
7. Seeing is Believing -- Alan Silvestri
8. Santa Claus is Comin' To Town -- Frank Sinatra
9. White Christmas -- Bing Crosby
10. Winter Wonderland -- The Andrews Sisters
11. It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas -- Perry Como
12. Silver Bells -- Kate Smith
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Claus Lane) -- Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
14. Suite From the Polar Express -- Alan Silvestri
If you love any of these songs, singers, or this movie, you might even want to think about adding this soundtrack to your collection. But it is nice to hear some new Christmas songs on this cd like When Christmas Comes to Town. Now you might be surpised to see that Tom Hanks is lisited as a singer on here, and he does it without the usual when actors aren't known for singing, or can't sing, then most of the time somebody is paid to come in a do the singing voice of a character no matter whether the film is live action or animation.
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
Incredible Soundtrack but too many old songs in it
Rating
February 1, 2005
I must say Polar Express was indeed a most wondrous movie. After watching the movie, I went to get the soundtrack the next day because the music was absolutely breathtaking. What especially stands out is "When Christmas Comes To Town", featuring a wonderful duet by 2 kids with voices that are very sweet. This song captures the mood of the movie and is simply incredible. "Believe" sung by Josh Groban is another marvellous song and I simply love it.
My complaint though, is that on this cd, there are only 8 tracks which were composed for this movie. The other tracks are all from long ago and just doesn't make the cd worth it. The score by Alan Silvestri is wonderful but with the other half of the cd being old songs, I'm not sure if it is worth the price. But if you like Christmas music and like to have the feeling of Christmas, this is certainly the cd for you
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
EFSULLY
Rating
January 4, 2005
The Polar Express is an excellent soundtrack and will become a Christmas classic. From traditional songs like Sinatra's "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" to Josh Groban's "Believe" this soundtrack is a joyus holiday wonder. It will be part of my Christmas music collection for many Christmas seasons to come.
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
"A bright shining star in the Christmas music universe!"
Rating
December 23, 2004
I am one of those people who particularly like Christmas music, especially traditional Christmas songs. Every year around this time, I end up buying 2-3 Christmas music CDs. The ones I like I keep, and the ones that I don't like I end up selling on eBay! This is most definitely a CD worth keeping! Most of the songs on this are excellent, particularly Josh Groban's "Believe", the "Suite from the Polar Express" (the film's musical score by Alan Silvestri is just awe-inspiring and gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it!) and the older tunes (Sinatra, Bing, The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, etc.) selected for this soundtrack strike all the right chords. The combination of the classic and the new really work well together. Overall, this is just an outstanding Christmas compilation with a lot of joyful appeal. This will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit, whether you are young or just young-at-heart!
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.
Magical!
Rating
December 22, 2004
The movie was wonderful and the soundtrack is one of the reasons. I am hoping the composer gets his due recognition when Oscar time comes around.
The original music is great. They also add the background songs that you hear in the movie when the Express reaches the North Pole. These are old classics sung by Bing, The Andrews sisters, Perry Como and others.
"Believe", sung by Josh Groben is amazing. I couldn't believe that people were walking out at the end of the movie as Josh sang this song. My family was the only ones who kept thier seats and we were in a packed theatre. Who can walk out on Josh?
I would make one change in the soundtrack. I wish they had put the final song, "Suite from The Polar Express", at the end of the rest of the original music. It is kind of out of place at the end of the classic holiday music on the CD.
As wonderful as the movie and soundtrack are, I have one comment to make. The movie makes it sound like believing is the most important thing. What matters, in my opinion, is what you believe in. Faith has to have a reason. My faith is based on a person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does matter what train you get on. The final destination depends on it. I do agree with the movie on this point: life is not a destination, it is a journey. We are all waiting to arrive, when we should just be making the best of the journey.
This movie and soundtrack are sure to become a family classic for us. We are looking forward to owning the DVD next year.